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McClellan Relieved From Command

East Main St, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 38° 51' 59.83074", -77° 51' 15.121332"
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At Rectortown, four miles north, General George B. McClellan received the order relieving him from command of the Army of the Potomac, November 7, 1862. As Burnside, his successor, was present, McClellan immediately turned over the command to him.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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